Policy453.2-Immunization

All students admitted to the District shall be required to have all immunization records as required by law. Immunizations shall be required for measles, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, tetanus, mumps, and varicella (chicken pox).

A student may be waived from the immunization requirement when the student’s parent, guardian or legal custodian submits a written statement objecting to the immunization for, religion, personal conviction, or submits a physician’s signature for health reasons.

The District Administrator/designee shall be responsible for notifying the student, parent, guardian or legal custodian of the immunization requirements and shall inform such persons in writing of their right to an immunization waiver. In addition, the District Administrator/ designee shall be responsible for maintaining complete and up-to-date immunization records for each student.

An immunization plan shall be developed annually to encourage compliance with state immunization requirements. This plan shall be developed in cooperation with the Kenosha County Division of Health.